Who do you blame for the Cowboys’ abysmal loss to the Vikings and for their 1-4 start to the 2010 season? Tony Romo? He actually played pretty well tonight (except that one game-killing interception). Wade Phillips? You could make a case, but he’s not really the guy at the top of the totem pole. Personally, I like Bob Sturms’ answer to the question:
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Lackluster LSU
Far be it from me to say anything amiss about the alma mater of me mater and pater—McNeese State University. Nevertheless, LSU should have blown them out tonight, but they didn’t. Instead, LSU struggled against a 1-AA school that had a record of 2-3. LSU ended up winning, and the win gives them their first 7-0 start since 1973. But don’t be surprised when people express frustration with Les Miles this week. The Tigers looked lackluster and sloppy, and fans know that LSU will get embarrassed if they play that way against Auburn, Alabama, and Arkansas. With losses from Ohio State and Nebraska, LSU will certainly move up at least…
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Simon Gathercole To Lecture in Kentucky
Simon Gathercole will be lecturing at Campbellsville University next month in Campbellsville, Kentucky. There will be three lectures and a chapel service, and they will be on the topic of Christ’s atonement. The dates are November 17-18. Here’s the schedule: Chapel: Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, 10 a.m. Lecture 1: Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, 11 a.m. – NoonLecture 2: Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, 11 a.m. – NoonLecture 3: Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Gathercole is a world class New Testament scholar and a riveting lecturer. If you are able to be there, I would recommend taking advantage of this opportunity. For more information, here’s a flyer advertising…
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The Oasis of God
You don’t get to hear preaching like this very often, and you need to hear this one. This is Dr. Robert Smith’s message from today’s chapel service at Southern Seminary. Watch above, listen below, or download here. [audio:http://www.sbts.edu/media/audio/fall2010/20101013smith.mp3]
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The Evangelical Divide on Gay Rights
In the video linked at right, Sarah Posner of Religion Dispatches and Robert Jones of the Public Religion Research Institute discuss changing public opinion on gay rights. Several things are interesting here. 1. Assumption – There is an underlying assumption that skews this conversation. Posner and Jones virtually equate “gay rights” with the right to “homosexual marriage.” The assumption seems to be that support for gay marriage indicates support for the basic human rights of homosexual persons and that opposition to gay marriage indicates opposition to the basic human rights of homosexual persons. I think, however, that this equation is a mistake.
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The Original McFly
“Back to the Future” is an iconic 80’s film. It launched Michael J. Fox’s movie career, which only went downhill after this first movie. “Back to the Future” was the most successful movie he ever made.
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Strachan at TGC
Boyce College professor Owen Strachan appears with Justin Taylor and Collin Hansen in this video roundtable conversation for The Gospel Coalition. They discuss issues related to strains of evangelicalism, the need for self-examination, and the problem of self-promotion. (HT: Justin Taylor)
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LSU Turns a Corner
The Gators think they have the win after a touchdown that puts Florida ahead 29-26 late in the fourth quarter. LSU gets the ball back with just over three minutes left in the game. The Tigers drive down the field and get stopped on fourth down on Florida’s 45 yard line. With everything on the line, the Mad-hatter Les Miles calls a fake field goal. It works! The Tigers get the first down to keep the drive alive. After a few plays, Jarret Lee throws the ball into the endzone for the win. What an unbelievable game!
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Tom Schreiner on Galatians
I just saw that Tom Schreiner’s forthcoming commentary on Galatians is already available for pre-order on Amazon.com. I’ve already had a look at this one, and it’s one you’ll certainly want to buy when it’s released. Pre-order here.
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Yoga Dust-up
Last month, Albert Mohler wrote an article on the Yoga’s incompatibility with Christian faith. The Associated Press has a report on Mohler’s argument, and today Yahoo put the story on its front page. Mohler has posted a response to the AP article, and it is not short on irony: “The first lesson — count the cost when you talk about yoga. These people get bent out of shape fast.” Read the rest here.